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Scholarship Summary Keswick's Endowment Committee approved full annual scholarship to assist a high school graduate obtain a nursing license from a two-year Maryland State accredited program. Qualified candidates must attend a qualified primary and secondary educational program approved by the State Commission on education. The scholarship was developed to encourage and promote career development in the field of geriatric nursing through financial support. The scholarship will cover the full cost of in-state tuition and all related fees, however excludes room and board. Scholarship Criteria The selection of the final candidates will be based in part upon need for financial assistance plus character, determination and seriousness. The candidates must be a high school senior 3.00 GPA or better. Candidates must also submit a letter of reference from a high school teacher and administrator and a two (2)-page essay (double spaced-1 inch margins) describing his/her interest in the geriatric nursing field. All information must be submitted by March 1st of the applicants' senior year of high school. Selection Process Each candidate will receive a letter from the Selection Committee no later than March 31st acknowledging receipt of the package. Personal interviews with the finalists will be held no later than April 30th with a winner selected and notified by May 15th. It is understood and expected that the recipient will remain in good academic standing with the school and obtain a minimum of a 3.00 GPA in order to continue receiving financial support. A copy of the recipient's transcript must be submitted at the end of each semester. Tuition will be paid directly to the school on behalf of the recipient. It is understood and expected that upon completion of the program, the recipient will work full time for Keswick Multi-Care Center, and remain in good standing with the Board of Nursing for a period not less than two years. 
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